Surf Forecasts:
Anakena surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 5,807 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anakena this week:
The surf forecast for Anakena over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anakena in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anakena over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NE 6 | SW 14 | NW 6 | WNW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1385 | 1236 | 119 | 162 | 89 | 88 | 423 | 528 | 625 | 765 | 865 | 620 | 519 | 226 | 99 | 237 | 1895 | 607 | 497 | 1087 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 00:06AM0.74m | 12:18PM0.63m | 00:49AM0.78m | 1:00PM0.63m | 1:25AM0.81m | 1:35PM0.61m | 1:57AM0.82m | 2:04PM0.60m | 2:25AM0.82m | 2:29PM0.58m | 2:51AM0.81m | 2:52PM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:36PM0.19m | 6:27AM0.21m | 6:18PM0.17m | 7:14AM0.19m | 6:54PM0.16m | 7:52AM0.18m | 7:24PM0.16m | 8:26AM0.19m | 7:50PM0.16m | 8:55AM0.20m | 8:14PM0.16m | 9:22AM0.21m | 8:37PM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
6:57 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 5 | 13 | 4 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WNW 8 |
543 | 1236 | 1030 | 1093 | 689 | 469 | 431 | 198 | 338 | 765 | 865 | 620 | 519 | 214 | 120 | 59 | 112 | 225 | 220 | 263 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 9 | NE 7 | W 9 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SE 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
573 | 548 | 77 | 162 | 76 | 65 | 82 | 528 | 625 | 218 | 126 | 101 | 69 | 36 | 99 | 189 | 26 | 194 | 454 | 1087 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | NNE 7 | WNW 8 | NE 7 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 19 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 7 | NNE 6 | WSW 15 | SSE 10 | N 6 | SSE 12 |
12 | 147 | 119 | 75 | 89 | 88 | 423 | 65 | 71 | 59 | 62 | 71 | 41 | 24 | 14 | 35 | 21 | 38 | 24 | 123 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | — |
1385 | — | — | — | 44 | 42 | 109 | 272 | 200 | 205 | 186 | 131 | 181 | 226 | 83 | 237 | 1895 | 607 | 497 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3526 | 3526 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3526 | 13 | 3526 | 3526 | 0 | 3541 | 16 | 3526 | 3526 | 3526 | 3526 | 3526 | 8 | 3526 | 3526 |
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Information about the Anakena Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Anakena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anakena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anakena surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Anakena) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Anakena may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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